Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Geoff Simpson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3277 2005–06 |
Sex offense/special verdictIncreases the minimum sentence for child molestation in the first degree, rape of a child in the first degree, and rape of a child in the second degree, when a special allegation has been made and proven that the offense was predatory. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 1257 2005–06 |
Motorcycle insuranceRequires an insurer who elects to write motorcycle or motor-driven cycle insurance to provide an opportunity to reject underinsured coverage to named insureds who have purchased liability insurance. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2394 2005–06 |
Financial literacyRequires the development of WorkFirst individual responsibility plans to include consideration of the potential benefit of financial literacy activities for the WorkFirst recipient. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2475 2005–06 |
Individual providersRequires, at the bargaining representative's request, collective bargaining over how Department of Social and Health Services' core responsibility for long-term in-home care affects hours of work for individual providers. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2573 2005–06 |
Health info technologyRequires the Health Care Authority (Authority) to promote and increase the adoption of health information technology systems by hospitals, integrated delivery systems, and providers. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 3137 2005–06 |
State patrol officersDefines average final salary for disabled members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) commissioned before January 1, 2003, who have been retired on disability, as the two year average monthly salary of... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 3156 2005–06 |
Low-income personsRequires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to establish a pilot program to assist low-income families to accumulate assets and to develop an outreach campaign to increase utilization of the federal... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2353 2005–06 |
Family child care providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of family child care providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2715 2005–06 |
Interoperability exec commRequires the State Interoperability Executive Committee to coordinate purchasing of all state wireless radio communications systems to ensure new equipment is Project-25 compliant. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 3266 2005–06 |
State route 169Designates State Route number 169 as a highway of statewide significance. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 3317 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesMakes drunk driving a felony, ranked as a seriousness level V under the Sentencing Reform Act, if the offender: (a) has four or more prior offenses within 10 years; or (b) has ever been convicted of vehicular assault while... | John Ahern (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 1504 2005–06 |
Abandoned vehicle auctionsDefines general circulation for public notice for a public vehicle auction. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2676 2005–06 |
Interlocal agreementsAllows interlocal cooperative agreements, as an alternative to filing, to be made available in an electronic format on an agency's website. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2684 2005–06 |
Vesting after 5 yearsThe vesting requirement in Plans 3 of the Public Employees' Retirement System, the School Employees' Retirement System, and the Teachers' Retirement System is reduced from 10 years or five years with one year after age 54 to... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2932 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) totally disabled in the line of duty are entitled to a disability allowance equal to 70 percent of final average salary. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 1458 2005–06 |
On-site sewage/marine areasRequires local health officers in 12 Puget Sound counties to develop on-site sewage system (OSS) program management plans by July 1, 2007. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2338 2005–06 |
Mortgage lending fraud acctDelays the expiration of the Mortgage Lending Fraud Prosecution Account from June 30, 2006, until June 30, 2011. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2340 2005–06 |
Mortgage brokersRequires the annual expiration of mortgage broker licenses and creates a renewal process. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2372 2005–06 |
Hunter educationDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife to create non-monetary incentives to encourage more individuals to volunteer their time as hunter education instructors. | Don Cox (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 2376 2005–06 |
Cost-sharing/medical programThe ability to charge premiums from recipients of medical care services is removed for children in households at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1015 2005–06 |
Hospital-acquired infectionsRequires hospitals to provide the Department of Health with quarterly reports detailing the rates of health care-associated infections at their facilities. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1151 2005–06 |
Keeping of wild animalsProhibits possession of potentially dangerous wild animals such as large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, primates, certain snakes, and crocodiles. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1331 2005–06 |
Electrical contractorsProhibits advertising for electrical work without having an electrical contractor license. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1341 2005–06 |
Public hospital districtsPermits large public hospital districts to invest their funds and money in appropriate investment vehicles as determined by the finance or investment committees of such districts. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1343 2005–06 |
National guard life insPayment of Federal Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance premiums are reimbursed to National Guard members called to active duty outside the United States. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |